January in Kauai
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ontdiver
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I dove Kauai many years ago over Xmas/New Years. Weather and diving conditions were very good. Kauai is not as touristy as the other islands and who knows what COVID will bring in the new year. Not a surfer but you may find something on FB.
Simon B.
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I had the same experience during the same time of year. Really enjoyed the south side diving over that week. It was windy in the evenings and less so throughout the day, so bring a light spray jacket if you're boat diving. No idea as to shore diving. Water temps are typically Hawaiian, i.e.: a few degrees cooler than other tropical destinations. No idea about surfing conditions.
KauaiScuba
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Aloha Jean,
Diving in January is actually more fun in my opinion because you'll be in Humpback whale season. The water can be mid 70's by January. The water around Kauai always has the possibility of being "exciting"(aka rough), but not unsafe(shops will cancel if so, but not overly common). Diving off the south and southwest side are ideal that time of the year. Winter brings big north swell, but not always. Niihau in the winter can be insanely awesome if the north swell is down. Late January will be a way less touristy time of the year. Rain, definitely more possibility in the winter here, but hey, you'll get wet diving anyways right? Sometimes we'll get heavy rain that will lower viz and in some cases lower it too much to dive. As for surfing, what experience level are you, plenty places to surf for different experience levels. Sorry quick response, long day on the water here, time for dinner and sleep! Feel free to DM with me any all questions you may have. I can help out with anything Kauai related.
-Nick
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